Mid Century Living
Your weekly nostalgia podcast about technology and culture from the 1940’s, 1950’s, and 1960’s. We cover the best of the mid-twentieth century: technology, art, fashion, locations, and even food! In each episode we’ll cover the history and impact of a mid-century topic - and tell you where to find, buy, or make them today.
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Mid Century Living
016 - Mid Century Weight Watchers
In this episode of Mid Century Living, we dive into the ins and outs of Weight Watchers, the movement that revolutionized diets and healthy living. Join us as we go through the history of its beginnings, the innovative system its founder, Jean Nidetch, created, and how it continues to inspire and help people lose weight today.
Weight Watchers main segment starts at 4:20 after our Weekly Catch Up.
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Below are the sources used in researching the episode.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WW_International
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Nidetch
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0091743573900273
https://simple-nourished-living.com/what-was-the-weight-watchers-program-like-in-the-1960s/
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